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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,057.92, 351,974.88 and 140,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,057.92, 351,974.88 and 140,331.84 is: 193,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,057.92 : 351,974.88 = 140,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,057.92/351,974.88 = 140,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,057.92x = 351,974.88 × 140,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,057.92x = 49,393,282,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,393,282,544.18/255,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,655.16

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